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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
MODERN DIABOLISM.
VILLA,NoUS WORKATTEMPTED WITH
AN INTERNAL MACHINE.
Bottles Containing Explosive Fluid Found
in Passenger Station and on Ferry
bont-A Lady Passen2er,s NarrnM e.

Bottles Containing Explosive Fluid Found
in Passenger Station and on Ferry
boat-A Lady Passengers Narrow Es-
cape-GobbIed a Gang of Swindlers-
Minor Trespasses.
JERSEY CITY, n j., March 3 "A c1lored
man who keeps the Pennsylvania railroad
ferry house clean picked up small glass
bottle from behind the door of the gentle
mems toilet-room in the station at midnight
Thursday night The bottle, which con-
ta'nei some kind Of an acil, exploded in his
band and the flooring caught fire. For a
time it looked as though the big building
was doomed, hut the conpany's fire appar-
atus WAS brought ont and the fire was ex-
tinguished before any serious damage had
been done \ man named Thomas h-nnessy
has been arrested on suspicion.
NV YORK. March 5.--No little excite.
ment was created in the ferryho OF TIE
Pennsylvania Railroad company Friday
morning during one of the busiest hours by
the discovery on the ferryboat Chicago, ply.
ing between Cortland street, this city, ant
Jersey City, of bottle identical i'll shane
make and contents to that which fired thu
gentleman's toilet room in the station
shortly after midnigh'. 1t contained whai
| is supposed TO be a MKT of sulphuric acit
and phosphorus, was found by the porter d
the boat, and thrown overheard. Shortly
afterward, on sprInkliug the floor witt
water where some of the liquid had spilled
| and floor burst into flames Tae fire was ex
tlnguishei without much damage. The por
ter's hands were badly burned
Capt. bloomsbury, of the ferry boat said
That lady had been sitting near the bottlt
IN the ferryboat, and had the fluid been ig
| nited by friction from her feet the spread o.
the flames would have been SO rapid thai
she would have been burned to death -Four
detectives from the Jersey City force havt
| been put upon the case, and detectives in tn,
| employ Of the Pennsylvania company alsc
| will go TO work The railroad company vii
spare no money to discover and apprehent
| the fncendiaries 1t is believed that Hen
| messy, If it was he who placed the bottles, i
| only the stupid tool of the real conspirators
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
BILLS THAT DIED A BoRNlN'"
The Pocket Veto Does Heavy Execu.
tion-Other Victims.

The Pocket Veto Does Heavy Execu.
tion-Other Victims.
WASHINGTON CITY, March The follow.
ing bills failed to become laws because the
president did not sign them: The river and
harbor bill; bill to settle the claim of A. H
Emory for 500, 600; the bill relating to pro.
motions in the medical corps Of the army
the bill TO prevent the employment of alien
labor; the bill to opsn strip of public land
south Of Kansas for settlement, the bills pro
viding for public buildings at Monroe La,
and Saginaw, Mich. the labor arbitration
bill; the bill TO annex part OF Idaho tc
Washington territory; the bill for printing
maps of the general land Office, and mum
number of private relief bills.
The agricultural department bill passed
both houses and died with the committee of
agriculture in the house, to which committee
it was referred with senate amendments
The bill to repeal the pre-emption, timber
culture and desert land laws, the fortified.
ton bill, and the Northern Pacific land grant
forfeiture bill failed of passage because Of
lack of agreement in conference
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

MADISON, Wis, March 5.-In the senate
Friday morning the bill passed making the
taking Of cranberries larceny. The commit.
tee on labor made an adverse report on the
bill prohibiting the contracting of convict
labor, and reported a substitute authorizing
the state board of supervision to employ CON-
viets in manufacturing goods on account of
the state, and appropriating slOo, 900 to carry
out the provisions of the bill. Bills passed /:
Requiring short-line telegraph companies to
pay state license of per cent. on their
gross receipts instead of 81 per mile of wire,
and exempting honorably discharged exUn-
ion soldiers from the payment of peddler's
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

MARSHAL MCRPET. kept in ths respective
dapatmaIts and p committee appointed to
whom the record was refarrel The commit
lie decided that the medals this year Should
g. 10 Marshal Murphy. IF the fire Depart
.nant, " bose rescuss nunrsre1 eight. five Of
whom were children. and all OF which were
accomplished ar the Imminent risk Il MS
life. Iayor Harrison made toe presentation
speech
The police officer honorei was jams Brcn-
nan, who on July last, after heroic strug-
gle. save1 four persons two laiies-Hrs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

ne Qulc e y turned, OFFICER BnENNAN
q aspad oGe LAZY and child, and dragged
them from the carriage Just IS It plunged INTO
the water The other Iaiy and child had
managed TO scramble from the vehicle FL
iJOr MsdiIl. Of The Tribune. made the pre-
entGtion address
Thers vas large crowi present ant
Tarad- Of a portion Of the police AMI fir d.
;sIItmcn- took piqc= TEE medals were scit
and the : Z Of $50 god pieces
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Y5t
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to sill persons interested,
that the City Council Of the City OF Rock Island,
having ordered that:
Thirty fifth street be graded from the centre of
Seventh avenue, south to the city limits the ori-
nance for the same being file In the office of the
City Clerk, have applied TO the County Court of
Rock Island county, IN the State Of illinois, for an
assessment Of the costs OF said improvement &C
cording to benefits; and an assessment thereof
having been made and returned to said court the
final hearing thereon will be had at the March
term Of said court, commencing on the l4th day OF
March. A. D. 1887
All persons desiring may then and there appear
and make their defence.
Da ed at Rock Island, I'll this e6th day CT Feb
ruary, A. D. 1857.
ELISHA P. REYNOLDS,
V. NJ BLANDING.
JOHN J. REIMERS,
Commissioners
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Journal special records the death of ext Con-
gresham Edward Breitung, of Negaunee
Mich, al Eastman, Ga, at midnight, of pneu-
mon,a- Mr.. Breltung was a pioneer of the
upper peninsula, where he lived for the past
twenty years, representing his district in the
Forty-eighth congress. His possessions are
estimated at from s. OJ0, 900 to 81, 600 600, all
of which was made out of iron lands he
leaves widow and IG-vear-cld son.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

WASN'T GToN CITY, March 5-The failure
of the deficiency bill will delay the payment
of Mexican war pensions. The bill contained
clause authorizing the employment Of
twenty-one additional clerks to have charge
of these claims. The bill also included $I4,-
900 for the Flint & Pere Marquette railroad
$3.50 for the ex-postmaster at Minneapoli:
for stamps stolen from his safe, and sl00, 00(
for the Fox and Wisconsin river sufferers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

BosToS, March Lieut. Charles L.
Mitchell, OF Boston, has received a letter
from Lieut.. James NJ Trotter, recorder Of
deeds, Washington, IN which he ui1'as.
God bless you all for being true to tie IA GO
N this great crisis. | care not for myself
except to do my duty An unsael ami
mighty providence Is using me for some good
purpose. Please ask the Boston paper 10
express my thanks generally for all tiis kild-
ness of friends "
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Getting the Trade Dollar Rcad,

READING, Pa, March 5-The merchants
of this city are preparing to forward to the
assistant treasurer of the United States, at
New York, the trade dollars they took in the
course of business One man has 81, 90 on
hand, and others from $500 to $4,000. The
banks of this city carry $50, 0OJ in trade dol
lars as special deposits. ard it Is estimated
that the holding in this city amounts to
sYsO nb0
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

WASHINGTON CITY, March 5 The senate
at It's executive session Friday confirmed
james NJ. rrottar as recorder OF dreds for
the District. The most reliable information
as to the vote by which Trotter was con-
trmed places the negative at II and the af-
firmative at 50 There but vera three Rspub-
hcans voting against confirmation These
are understood to have been Ingalls,, Sabin
and Ridd!eberger Republican senator's say
that the change of sentiment in their party
was the result OF fear that rejection would
BE- misinterpreted, since one eolored man had
already been re jecUed for the office.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Went West and Grew Up.

MANCHESTER, y. H, March 5.-Thirty-
nine years ago James H. Mcdonald left his
home in Sidney, near Cape Breton, and was
not again heard of by his relatives until the
latter learned from a newspaper that in the
last election he had been chosen lieutenant
governor of Michigan. He has been written
to and has replied, promising to visit his
brother Alexander in this city after the ad-
journment Of the Michigan legislature.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Disastrous Feast Amer a Fust.

ST. LOUIS, No, March 5-Much slcknes,
among the pupils at st Joseph's convent in
South St Louis during the past wsak vsas
the result of overeating. Wednesday Of lat
week was the first day OF Lent, ami the
children bad abstainei from eating meat
from that time until Sunday. Thea they i'll
anlged their appetitcs too freely and made
themselves sick. At first 1t was supposed
that the children had been poisoned. AIT. So
al
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Mott IL hereby given to all persons interested,
that the City Council of the City Of Rock Island,
having ord cred that:
A teH-inch tile sewer be constructed from the in
tefsection of the centre line OF Mn b street with
the line Of the Fifth avenue sewer, thence extend
ing south along the centre Of Ninth rect near
practicable to the north line Of Eighth avenue,
the ordinance for the same being on file in the Office
Of the City Clerk. have applied to the County
Cont Of Rock Island county, in the State of Hi
nos, for an assessment Of costs of said improve
ment according to benefits; and, an assessment
thereof having been made and returned TO said
court, the final hearing thereon will be had at
the March term of said court. commencing on the
l4th day Of March. A. d. 1887
All persons desiring may then and there appear
and make their defence.
Dated at Rock Island III. this LIST day Of March.
A. D. 1887.
WIN. B. PETIT.
DAVID STEPHENS
JOHN BARGE,
YSt Commissioners
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

AUGUSTA, Ga. March 5-Quite a sharp
shock of earthquake was felt here about a
m Friday and another and slighter about S
a. M. Neither did any damage 1t was also
felt at Charleston and intermediate points 1t
is feared that the recurrence OF these sho ks
is the forerunnar of more 10 follow. and
some uneasinsss is felt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

MONTREAL March 5-About a year ago
an attempt was made to depreciate Cana
dian Pacific securities by sending out damag-
ing reports from Ottawa Montreal and To-
ronto simultaneously. The detectives have
Teen on the lookout ever since and have just
discovered new conspiracy with a similar
object. 1t is understood that number of
prominent Canadians are implicated and
that some surprising arrests are about to be
made.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

MINNEAPOLIS, March 5.-About 800 people
saw the killenMcDonaId fight at Washing
ton rink Friday night. klllen knocked him
out in the first round A few body blows
were exchanged when kjllen landed an
upper, cut knocking Mcdonald down. He
arose before time was called and killen hit
him again under the jugular, knocking him
comnletelY ont
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 81. A Low
& Sous tannery-a stone, t~o-story, 15x2l
foot structure-caught fire at 2:l5 a. NJ
Friday. Its contents of hides and machin.
cry were almost entir.ly destroyed The
outer walls were left standing The total
loss is about S50,OJ, fully insured The
firm employed sixty men when business was
good, but on Saturday a number were dis
charged, owing to dizziness in trade Tn,
fire is supposed TO have been of incendiary
origin. Watchman Eli Lapoint was found
helpless in the building.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

BALTIMORE. March Sixty shoemakers
in the employ of n. Hess & Bro struck Fri
day afternoon because OF the employment by
the firm of an obnoxious foreman named
Hart. Hart advocates the employment Of
non union labor. hence the trouble He filled
a similar position in Brooklyn a few months
ago and was discharged, owing tc the re.
fusal of the workman to longer continue
work if he was retained
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Boston, Mass, March 5-In the case OF
the striking marble workers, employed BY
Bow ker, Torrey & Co, the ] )int board of ar,
bitration of two knights of Labor assemble,
states "The firm says: We have sent to Italy
for 200 men and they will I've here as sen as
transportation will enable them We would
respectfully call the attention of the Uaitai
States district attorney to the pubis1e Estate
ment of this firm and their declared intention
to violate the laws of the land in importing
foreign laho: under contract As TIE ran
atty IN each case Is $l.0)1, tse SUN total %
500 100 for pa men would ba rather \ sever
draft on the capital of the firm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

= = = - =
tie interest Of which
s to 90 annually to
provide a gcld meiai
to b. given To the fire
man who most tiI>tan-
Euisiiss himself for
bravery in saving hui
MAJ life Jurin- the
year. Mayer Hrrr.-
son followed tue ~
ample, ami gave a Ike
sun for tue annual
Trovision Of a medal
for the bravsst police
officer. i record was
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
Supposed Murder by an Insane Woman

LEsUEUR, MINI, March ) Reports Fri
day state that Mss Caroline Michaul, wis
lived with her brother, Charles Michaul at
kelso, Sibley county, was found tea /
Wednesday night back Of an old clubhouse.
she is supposed to have zen murdered
Suspicion rests strongly upon Michaul's wife
who has been insane for SIX or eight years,
and who has made several attempts before
on the old lady's life Tie deceased was :.
wears OLD
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

INDIANAPOLIS, March Representative
Patten, of Sullivan county, received a dis.
patch here Friday from he directors Of the
southern prison, IN session at Jeffersonville
notifying him OF his election as warden OF
the southern prison, ana requesting his pres
ence there Saturday. The appointment gives
tranaral
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

ROME, March 5.-Very Rev. Peter Becky,
superior general OF the Jesuit order through
out the world, died here Friday. He has
been quite i'll for s1ms tin9, so much so that
he has been only nominal head of the order
for several years, his duties having been per-
formed by Father Anderlidy, his coad tutor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

PHILADELPHIA, March at meeting
of Irishmen Friday nign. in memory of Rob
ert Emmett, at which the principal speakers
were Edward O'Meagher Condor ard JOIN
Finerty, it was resolved to send Archbishop
Croke eablegram pledging him financial
aid in the event of his arrest by the Englist
government
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Barry and Mrs H. c.
Slower and their two
little sons. from going
over the abntment Of
the Lake street bridge
in a run away. The
officer first seized the
horses as they madly
dashed to destruction
right on the brink
Of the abutusBt, and
by almost superhUman
Efforts stepped them q
moment Fin din &
that he could not keep
them from going over.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

MILWAUKEE. Wis, March 5.-Carkee's
suffered severely after Thursday nights
match. in which he was defeated by "Stran-
gler' Lewis. His friends charge that Lewis
pV1posely injured him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Some one who designs screen on
which there is not dyspeptlc looking
stork and impossible grasses will deserve
the thanks of the decorative community.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

AUGUSTA, Me-, March 5.--The house Fri
day passed without debate and with very
slight amendments fortnightly pay uIent
bill. 1t will receive one or two slight amend
nents in the senate in respect to its applica-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

The Horsford Almanac and Cook Book
mailed free on application to the Rumford
Chemical Works, Providence, R. /.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

The Detroit Free Press defines tack
as a simple, unpretending sort of young
nail. We wonder how it would describe
sneaking, treacherous cold; one for in
stance that DR.. Bulls cough syrup only
can cure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Accounts Of Banks, Bankers and Corporations
collected
Our facilities for COLLECTIONS are excellent
and re-discount for Banks when balances
warrant it,
Boston is Reserve City, and balances with Us
from Banks mot located in other Reserve cities)
count SIS reserve.
We draw our own Exchange on London and the
Continent, and make Cable transfers and place
money by telegraph throughout the United States
and Canada.
Government Bonds bought and sold. and Elk
changes in Washington made for Banks without
extra charge.
We have a market for prime frst-cass Invest
ment Securities, and invite proposals from States,
Counties and Cities when issuing bonds.
We do a General Banking business, and iuytte
correspondence.
ASA POTTER, President
JOS. W. WORK, Cashier.
oct-3O dyS,s6m
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
CHICAGO HEROES hoNOR9..

Presentation of Medals to Brave Men in
the Police AMI Fire Departments.
CHICAGO, March 5-The west front of the
city hal! in this city was the scene FRIDAY of
an interesting ceremony. S)ms months age
lrf.lca Iatn.-.rt Traa rave s1.l as a fIInl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

It may he used during the summer for cocl-
ing the cars with purified air.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05

Arizonians will present General Miles
with gold.mounted sword.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-05
ALL THINGS HAVE AN END.
AND THE FORTY-NiNTH CONGRESS
FOLLOWS THE RULE.
Two or Three Important Measures Get
Left, in Spite Of Flank Move
ment on Time.

The River and Harbor Bill Dies of Pocket
Much Conferenee-Trotter Treads Where
Matthews Was Deemed Unworthy-A
Fast Mail to Texas-Onicial Items.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-11-17
POSSIBLE HOMICIDE.
rwo boys ARRESTED YESTERDAY
On n Charge OF Assault with Intont to kun,
alleged to have been Committed last
Friday at the Belmont Mill, are sent
to jail IN Default Of Bail.

William Cox and Albert Mercer were
arraigned before Squire Phillips last even.
Ing on a charge Of assault with intent to
kill upon John Nary. They were held In
$500 ball, and failing to give bond, were
sent to jail.
Las! Friday, the story Is, these boys
went to tho Belmont mill and were,at-
noying Que Of the employees, who claims
he had frequently warned them oil. He
again ordered them to leave, and as thoy
showed a disposition ,only to 20 q short
distance, no sent John Nary, an molten.
sivs Ilshman employed about the
works, 10 geo that they left the promises.
When they saw Nary comiug they ran as
far as the orc pile Of tho blast furnace, and
ntopping there began to throw heavy
pieces Of ore at him. Nary was struck on
the head by one or two pieces and badly
hurt. His Injuries were not at tho time
believed to bu serious, however.
On Tueeday his condition assumed aerava
aspect, and since that time he has been
lying In bed, dellriouH, and the physicians
attending him express feara that he may
die. Learning this yesterday, Officer Oar.
ney, Of the city police force, went before
Squire Phillips and 1woro out warrnnts
for COX and Mercer, who are Is or 20 years
of age, and afterwards arrested them with
tho reault stated.
The young men will be held under the
present charge until the true character o.
Narys Injuries Is aacertained. II he
should die a charge Of murder will be pre-
ierred against them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-11-17
A Word About Catarh,

. ava . go FH#F" t HHH# LEL
ut Is tho mucous membrano,i that wonderful
se1ni'duld envelope surrounding the delicate ,is.
sues Of tho air and food passages, that Catarrh
makes It's stronghold. Once established, It eau
Int the very vltals, and renders liie but A ,ono.
drawn breath Of misery and disease, duiliue iSse
; ,saseh o. hearing. ttsmamell!ng tho power Of
the breath, and Killing the .feaned pie,aa Mt4e1 ~
e easte, II ln,sSId a By creeping p from q simple d
lining and enyelops the bones, eating thro1nvS
NE delicate cosg and Causing inaamma,ion.
eradication will secure health % q the pat,eent' IN
iue a Y lsssINs i, are simply ,p,oeiastinstsd sades.
Radical Cure, by Inhalation and BY Inte,nnt All.
a mIiaistsntion. hH neve. failed; even when he
c csesse Az made itightfuls inroads on delicate
o Defn 2 recovered eco Y and tho disease thoroughly driven
sanfo,d's Radical euro consists Of one ho,,,a :,
o onS hsalcai Cure. one boz Catarrhal Solvent, IND
no ac 3 ~ INHALER, neatly wrapped In one
PACKAGE with full directions; price Sit6o. -
al5%N POTTER DRU9 d CHRyYcAI N poston
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-11-17
MARTINS
Lodge Notes-personals-A Pottery to b,

Lodge Notes-Personals-A Pottery to b.
Built, o:c.
Squire Reed, Of Mt. Pleasant, was in the
city yesterday.
For tho latest fail aud winter styles il
good fitting clothes, 60 10 F. Rub, mer
chant tailor, Second etreet.
The Odd Fellows met last night md
perfected arrangements for the funeral o.
DR.. I Werlich this afternoon.
For anything in gents furnishings. hats,
caps, etc, ct lowest prices, call on Chsrlsl
w. kuckuck, Commercial Block.
Ohio City Lodge K. OF P. goes to Bel.
laire this evening to attend the reception
Of Black Prince Lodge No. 81 rendered q
number Of neignboring lodgeu.
a. B. selnore. IN old telegraph operator
OF twenty years experience, will be ticket
agent and operator at Martins Ferry. He
has been night operator for the past year
at Bridgeport.
The prospects for q pottery in this city
arc decided good. A conference with
different capitalists concerning the new
project shows them to be much in favor
Of tho plant, and it can BIO safely eaid that
the new enterprise will soon be classed
among the different branches OF industry
n the city.
At q special meeting Of Council yester.
day afternoon, the resignation of Mr.. John
L. Welsh, as Trustee Of the Water Works,
was rendered by that gentleman and &C.
cepted by Council. MI. Welsh will prob.
ably accept the position OF Chief Engineer
Of the Water Works. Council also exam.
ined photographs Of fire apparatus pre-.
aented by Mr.. Poinsstt, representing Hor.
ton & Co., Cincinnati, and Mr.. Young,
representing E. B. Preston, Of Chicago,
and decided to accept bids from these
firms for furnishing the city with two reels
and q ladder truck,